Pall-Ex founder Hilary Devey has recruited one of the runner-ups on Channel 4 show The Intern into her pallet network after she made a big impression on her during the filming.

The series, which sees interns attempt to impress a would be employer during a week’s trial, aired its penultimate episode last night with three interns competing to net a job at publishing house Mills Boon.

Devey, who presents the show, was so impressed with runner-up and former restaurant waitress Alexzandra Worthington (pictured far right), 22, that she invited her to relocate from Wigan to Leicestershire to join Pall-Ex as a marketing trainee.

“If I’m honest, I saw a little bit of myself in her,” said Devey. “She displayed the same determination and tenacity that I had to have when setting up Pall-Ex.

“Alex also has a spark that makes her instantly memorable and likeable, a great trait for a role in marketing, and I knew she would be the perfect fit with my team.”

Worthington said: “The current jobs market is tough and many people of my age are struggling. It goes to show that you have to persevere and have confidence in your own skills.”